Thread: Head mounted light for reading?
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Old 01-25-2018, 05:48 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by Richwood View Post
Most book lights seem to provide a uneven illumination for illuminating a book or ebook reader. Anyone using a diffuse head or ball cap mounted light for night reading with a non illuminated screen reader? I am looking at the Streamlight 61702 Bandit which has a 35 Lumens low and a 180 lumens high. Light output is listed as diffuse as it uses a unfocused SMT technology LED array for the light output. I presume the low level would be plenty for reading. USB rechargeable and supposed to be good for about 9 hours on low beam. Very lightweight as listed as weighing 1.3 ounces. Thoughts?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1
I am outside at night a lot and a headlamp is a necessity. I have a few of them from the simplest that I bought for $1 to more powerful and expensive ones. I don't usually use them for reading inside but I will put on one when I am hunting for something especially in closets, or the downstairs storage room or garage and I have noticed no problem reading directions or package labels.

Your lumen ratings seem about right for your purpose.
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